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REMOVAL
CAUTION: Work must be started more than 90 seconds after the ignition switch is turned into the LOCK position and the negative (-) terminal cable is disconnected from the battery. The SRS is equipped with a back-up power source. If work is started within 90 seconds from disconnecting the negative (- ) terminal cable of the battery, the SRS may be deployed. HINT: A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart. (see page SS-2 )

Cover

1. REMOVE CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL (a) Using a screwdriver, pry out the cover. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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(b) (c)

Remove the 2 screws. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips and remove the center cluster finish panel.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. (d) w/ LEXUS navigation system: Disconnect the connectors.
4 Clips
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2. (a)

REMOVE LOWER CENTER CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the lower center cluster finish panel.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. (b) Disconnect the connectors.

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3. (a) (b)

REMOVE A/C CONTROL WITH RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY Remove the 4 bolts and A/C control with radio receiver assembly. Disconnect the connectors.

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4. (a) (b)

REMOVE UPPER CONSOLE PANEL M/T: Remove the shift lever knob. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the upper console panel as shown in the illustration.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. (c) Disconnect the connector.
2 Clips
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5. REMOVE PARKING BRAKE HOLE COVER Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 clips and remove the parking brake hole cover. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

2 Clips

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6. (a) (b) (c)

w/o Arm rest: REMOVE CONSOLE BOX Remove the 6 screws. w/o LEXUS navigation system: Pull the console box rearward to remove it. w/ LEXUS navigation system: Pull the console box rearward to remove it, then disconnect the connector.

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7. (a)

w/ Arm rest: REMOVE CONSOLE BOX Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 claws and remove the box side No. 1 and No. 2 panels.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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(b)

Remove the 2 bolts and remove the console compartment door. Torque:30 Nm (306 kgfcm, 22 ftlbf.)

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(c)

Remove the console box cover rear.

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(d) (e) (f)

(g)
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Remove the 6 screws. w/o LEXUS navigation system: Pull the console box rearward to remove it. w/ LEXUS navigation system: Pull the console box rearward to remove it, then disconnect the connector. Remove the 4 bolts and rear console armrest hinge.

8. DISCONNECT PASSENGER AIRBAG CONNECTOR (a) Using a clip remover, disengage the connector clamp. (b) Disconnect the passenger airbag connector. NOTICE: When disconnecting the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

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9. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR Disconnect the hinge shaft and remove the glove compartment door.

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10. REMOVE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG ASSEMBLY Remove the 2 bolts, 2 nuts and the passenger airbag assembly from the instrument panel. Torque: 20 Nm (205 kgfcm, 15 ftlbf.) for bolt 5.5 Nm (56 kgfcm, 49 in.lbf) for nut CAUTION: S Do not store the front passenger airbag assembly with the airbag deployment side facing down. S Never disassemble the front passenger airbag assembly. 11. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD (See page SR-13 ) 12. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL (See page SR-13 ) 13. REMOVE COLUMN UPPER AND LOWER COVERS (See page SR-13 ) 14. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE (See page SR-13 )

15. (a) (b)

REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL Remove the 3 screws. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 3 clips and remove the lower finish panel.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. (c) Disconnect the connectors and hood lock control cable.
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16. (a) (b)

REMOVE CLUSTER FINISH PANEL Remove the 2 screws. Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 clips and remove the cluster finish panel.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

4 Clips

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17. (a) (b)

REMOVE COMBINATION METER Remove the 3 screws and combination meter. Disconnect the connector.

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18. (a)

REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE LH Using a screwdriver, disengage the 5 clips and remove the front door inside scuff plate.

HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. 19. REMOVE FRONT DOOR INSIDE SCUFF PLATE RH HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.
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20. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD LH (a) Remove the clip. (b) Pull the cowl side trim board rearward to remove it. 21. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side. 22. REMOVE FRONT PART OF FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIMS
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23. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH LH (a) Using a screwdriver, remove the pillar garnish cover. (b) Remove the bolt. (c) Using a screwdriver, remove the pillar garnish. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use. (d) Remove the bolt. Torque: 9.8 Nm (100 kgfcm, 87in.lbf)
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(e)

24. HINT: Use the same procedures described for the LH side.

Cover the airbag with protective cover as shown in the illustration.. REMOVE FRONT PILLAR GARNISH RH

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25. REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL (a) Disconnect the connectors. (b) Disengage the wire harness clamps. (c) Remove the 3 bolts, 2 screws and 2 nuts. (d) Pull the instrument panel rearward to remove it. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the instrument panel and wire harness

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26. (a) (b) (c) (d)

REMOVE INSTRUMENT PANEL REINFORCEMENT Disengage the wire harness clamps. Remove the bolt<F> and ground cable. Remove the 2 bolts <A> and LH lower pad insert. Remove the bolt<B>, screw<B> and No. 1 mounting bracket. (e) Remove the bolt<C> and panel to floor brace. (f) Remove the bolt<D> and No. 2 mounting bracket. (g) Remove the 4 bolts<E> and No. 1 brace. (h) Remove the 5 bolts, 2 nuts, instrument panel reinforcement and the lower mounting bracket. NOTICE: Be careful not to damage the body and wire harness.

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Instrument Panel Reinforcement

<F> <D> No. 2 Mounting Bracket <E> <C> <A> LH Lower Pad Insert No. 1 Brace Panel to Floor Brace Lower Molding Bracket
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<E> <B> <B>

No. 1 Mounting Bracket

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